Ball also stressed that the immigration plan is only one of the five pillars in the new Atlantic Growth Strategy. The announcement was made at a news conference in Prince Edward Island on Monday following a meeting between the four Atlantic premiers — P.E.I. At Lawrence MacAulay's farm, St Peter's Bay, #PEI cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/8OMCpLM7p8 — @kerrywcampbell3-year immigration pilotThe plan includes a three-year immigration pilot project aimed at "addressing the unique labour market challenges in Atlantic Canada." "Working together with our Atlantic, federal and community partners, we will grow our population and create economic opportunities for all Islanders and for the Atlantic Region." A cornerstone of the plan is a three-year immigration pilot program which aims to bring thousands of new immigrants to the region.

Source: CBC News July 04, 2016 14:01 UTC